Bristol Rovers FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee James Linington
- Referee Rob Merchant
- Referee Darren Blunden
- Referee Robert Massey Ellis
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | Southend United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | Gillingham FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 15 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Memorial Stadium as Bristol Rovers FC face off against Sunderland AFC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sunderland AFC backline.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 23' Poor challenge from Luke O'Nien. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 25' What composure from Luke O'Nien! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jack Ross will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sunderland AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Reece James on 49.
- 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 55' Aiden McGeady does the damage! The net is bulging and Sunderland AFC surge ahead!
- 56' Alex Jakubiak has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gavin Reilly on 56 minute.
- 61' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Sunderland AFC's compact .
- 66' The travelling Sunderland AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 67' Lewis Morgan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Duncan Watmore on 67 minute.
- 70' That is a Yellow card for Sunderland AFC. James Dunne will be fuming at that decision.
- 75' Sunderland AFC ring the changes. Will Grigg has done his job and it is now time for Charlie Wyke to step up.
- 80' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 83' Max Power is replacing Aiden McGeady for the Sunderland AFC side.
- 88' Sunderland AFC is showing some good football. However, Sunderland AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Bristol Rovers FC and Sunderland AFC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 15
- 5
-
8
Ollie Clarke ↓ Edward Upson 67'
-
7
Liam Sercombe ↓ Tom Nichols 83'
- 33
- 13
-
20
Gavin Reilly ↓ Alex Jakubiak 56'
- 25
- 19
Bench
- 21
- 24
- 22
-
10
Tom Nichols ↑ 83'
-
6
Edward Upson ↑ 67'
- 26
-
17
Alex Jakubiak ↑ 56'
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 10
-
19
Aiden McGeady ↓ Max Power 83'
-
14
Duncan Watmore ↓ Lewis Morgan 67'
- 12
- 16
- 13
- 1
- 23
-
22
Will Grigg ↓ Charlie Wyke 75'
- 30
Bench
- 25
- 2
-
27
Max Power ↑ 83'
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↑ 75'
- 5
- 8
-
17
Lewis Morgan ↑ 67'
Coach
Jack Ross
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke O'Nien | 2 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 2 |
| Josh Maja | 1 |
| Alex Rodman | 1 |
| Aiden McGeady | 1 |
| Lynden Gooch | 1 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Chris Maguire | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2019-02-23
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Sunderland AFC
L
2019-02-19
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2019-02-09
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2019-02-02
Southend United FC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2019-01-29
Bristol Rovers FC
2–2
Peterborough United FC
D
2019-01-19
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.91
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
75%
Bristol Rovers FC or Sunderland AFC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sunderland AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
12.6%
0 – 0
11.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.7%
1 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 3
4.5%
1 – 3
4.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
2 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 24% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.